HOUSE BILL 576

Sponsored By:

Chairman, Environmental Matters Committee (Departmental - Natural Resources)

Entitled:

Natural Resources - Forest Fires

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a person from setting fire to a marsh; and providing that setting a fire under certain circumstances is prima facie proof of malice.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/6

First Reading Environmental Matters

2/11

Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.

3/16

Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Chairman, Environmental Matters Comm.

Departmental

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES

EVIDENCE

FIRE PROTECTION

FORESTS AND PARKS -see also- PROGRAM OPEN SPACE; TREES

NATURAL RESOURCES -see also- FORESTS AND PARKS

WETLANDS -see also- DREDGING

Bill affects the following Statute:

Natural Resources

( 5-704 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered